Blog posts of '2016' 'July'

Our jump horses have been doing us proud this summer, and we are delighted with the 60% strike rate they are operating at. Ever So Much (right) has now won twice this summer, putting up a brilliant performance in the mud at Towcester to cruise to victory in a hurdle race. He was then a little below ...

This is the story of Black Magic, our new Horse Of The Week. Magic is a Full Cob, standing at 15.2hh and was born in 1995. Her story is told by Hazel Elliott: “I keep my mare at a lovely livery yard in Hampshire, everyone is very friendly and we all look out for each other and our horses. One young ...

Things have moved on swiftly since my last blog and this one is, I’m afraid, rather late. The first goal set was to complete a second 40 kms novice qualifier with Chiara.  She didn’t get a lot of work since completing her first 40 kms in May; one full week off followed by rather intermittent trainin...

This is Emma, also known as Running Riot. This lovely Irish Sports Horse is owned by Louise Robson who explained: “Emma is 34 years old and has been a very busy girl in her younger days. Emma loved nothing more than popping fences and has competed up to Fox Hunter in affiliated British Showjumping. ...

Meet Tailor Made MJ, a Welsh Cob cross Trotter. Milly is her stable name, and she stands at 14hh. She is owned by Elizabeth Taylor, who explains: “Milly was born and bred by my Mother, and we have owned her ever since. At 19 years old, Milly will never leave us. Due to her age, we mainly do showing ...

This is Izzy the Appaloosa, who is owned by Susan and Kelvin Russell. Susan explains: “Izzy is ten years old, and 15.2hh. We have had her since she was just a yearling. We currently hack out with Izzy, and school her, but we would like to get back in to showing her this year. Izzy did very well at s...